2016 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · AF16 BDE

The Ford Ranger presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 15 September 2025 at 87,541 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle passing its last three annual tests cleanly. Two earlier failures on 13 September 2025 and 18 September 2023 at identical mileages to the following passes show administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults, as no defects were logged on either failure. Recorded mileage sits at 87,541 against a ten-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,754 miles per year, which is typical for this age of light commercial and 4x4 vehicle. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows only 3,032 miles added, then 6,049 miles to the 2025 pass, indicating steady rather than heavy use. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns flagged across the five entries. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and chassis condition, as the Ranger's ladder-frame chassis and underbody are prone to off-road and winter salt corrosion not always captured in a pass result. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear consistent with light but ageing use. Verify the 13 September 2025 failure was a paperwork or presentation issue and not a withdrawn test, given the zero-defect record. The clean advisory history suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the absence of flagged consumables like tyres or wiper blades across four years is unusual and warrants confirming actual component condition before purchase.